Meet Polymer Pro LaCree Parrish, who learned the importance of teamwork while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Her valuable experience brings skills like discipline, perseverance and adaptability to the organization.
Production Operator
As the construction of our new polyethylene plant in Monaca, USA, continues, Shell Polymers has been hiring a team of industry experts, aka Polymer Pioneers and Polymer Pros, with proven track records. Here, Production Operator LaCree Parrish discusses her role and the part she plays in ensuring the plant can deliver high-quality product safely and reliably.
LaCree is based in the site’s utilities and general facilities (UGF) section and when the polyethylene plant opens, her role will involve maintaining and monitoring major pieces of equipment. “So, a typical day for me will include surveillance rounds – walking through the unit checking for leaks, abnormal noises, or vibrations in various equipment,” she says.
“Right now, we’re still in the construction phase, so I have a different focus. Most of the time, I’m training, learning about quality inspections, becoming familiar with safety procedures and writing procedures,” she says. “As the opening gets closer, another important aspect is building relationships within the integrated commissioning team.”
“A typical day for me will include surveillance rounds – walking through the unit checking for leaks, abnormal noises, or vibrations in various equipment.”
LaCree Parrish
Of course, preparation is key in the armed forces and LaCree’s military background is evident when she explains that she is striving to learn as much as she can about the plant ahead of startup to ensure a positive outcome. “As production operators, we play a critical role in the plant’s safe and efficient operation, so we need to have a thorough understanding of how it all works,” she explains.
“In the UGF section, we don’t serve traditional customers, so we tend to think of the process units as our customers. We provide the ethylene cracking and polyethylene units with a steady supply of high-quality utilities, so they can make the product our customers are counting on. Everyone is working together towards the same goal.”
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“We provide the ethylene cracking and polyethylene units with a steady supply of high-quality utilities, so they can make the product our customers are counting on. Everyone is working together towards the same goal.”
LaCree Parrish
Meet Production Operator, Terence Gettings. A recent graduate of the Community College of Beaver County, Terence is launching his career at the state-of-the-art polyethylene plant now under construction in Monaca, Pennsylvania.
Meet Distribution & Export Manager, Ana Buss. Bringing years of experience both in the industry and with Shell, Ana’s work in the distribution and export channel is an integral part of delivering an unrivaled customer experience.
Meet Supply Coordinator, Rosalinda Brinkmeyer. In her job at Shell Polymers, Rosalinda plays an instrumental role in managing inventory.
